Archdiocese of New York Announces $800 Million Abuse Settlement
The Archdiocese of New York reached an $800 million settlement on October 26, 2026 to end lawsuits alleging clergy sexual abuse, after facing thousands of claims.
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The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to a legal settlement of $800 million to resolve lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. The agreement was announced on October 26, 2026 in New York City.
The settlement follows years of thousands of abuse claims against the archdiocese, which led to negotiations that resulted in the current agreement.